Marine Mover – Westport Yachts names new CFO

EVERETT, Wash. – Westport Yachts has appointed Paul Barrow as the company’s chief financial officer. He will oversee financial operations and reporting for the company’s shipyard and yacht sales divisions, Westport said in a statement today.

“Leveraging our strength through an ongoing investment in new facilities and expanded infrastructure will require both sound financial management and fresh perspectives on long-term growth,” Westport CEO David Jones said. “Paul’s credentials and his demonstrated achievements in these areas fit well with our fundamental objectives.”

Barrow’s 20-year tenure in the financial management profession includes service in the health care, manufacturing and electronics industries.

Westport operates shipyards in Westport, Hoquiam and Port Angeles, Washington, with sales offices in Seattle and Fort Lauderdale, Fla.